Arms & ArmorDaggers19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Dagger (Jambiya) with Sheath and Cord |
| Medium | Steel, ivory (elephant), wood, velvet, silver, silk |
| Dimensions | H. with sheath 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); H. without sheath 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm); W. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm); Wt. 7.1 oz. (201.3 g); Wt. of sheath 2.7 oz. (76.5 g) |
| Classification | Daggers |
| Department | Arms & Armor |
| Date | 19th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Persian, Qajar |
| Date Range | 1801 – 1900 |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 31761